Wight Aviation Museum

The Wight Aviation Museum (WAM) is currently based in a hangar at Sandown Airport, and when it opens to the public will showcase the Isle of Wight’s rich aviation history through the people that made it happen, together with relevant artefacts.

Below are some of the articles which mention the Wight Aviation Museum.

Papa Owl Awards celebrate invention, creativity, skill development, the recognition of creative thought and fighting against the odds of life to achieve extraordinary things on the Island. Tonight (Monday) you'll be able to nominate for the Wise Old Owl Awards and on Wednesday for the Little Owl Award.

The rich history of Isle of Wight innovation will be celebrated through this new collaborative project, the brainchild of Cllr Michael Lilley, as the story of the Black Arrow Rocket is told in local schools on the Island.

Over 400 men who called the Isle of Wight home and served in the air forces during the first World War have been identified by Wight Aviation Museum. Isle of Wight; casualties ranged from age 18 to 47 years old, coming from all Island communities.

You can buy your copy of the latest Papa Owl book written by Michael Lilley and illustrated by Helen Stiles, whilst taking part in a rocket-making activity at the Youth Zone of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

The Papa Owl Annual Awards celebrate invention, creativity and skill development and the recognition of creative thought and fighting against the odds of life to achieve extraordinary things on the Island.